China Making A Mockery Of The Nuclear Suppliers Group, And No One Seems To Care -- Vaughan Winterbottom, The Interpreter
China is pushing forward with plans to finance and construct new nuclear power plants in Pakistan, in direct violation of its obligations to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Yet barely a whisper of protest has been heard. US officials have appeased their Indian friends by expressing 'concern' about recent deals. When it comes to nuclear non-proliferation, however, 'concern' is the diplomatic equivalent of a yawn.
China has a long history of cooperation with Pakistan on nuclear technology. Beijing sees the country as a useful counterweight to a nuclear India, and it was instrumental in the development of Pakistan's first two reactors, at Chashma in Punjab province.
China joined the NSG in 2004. Member states are subject to stringent rules on the export of nuclear technology and materials, which are intended to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
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My Comment: I cannot help but feel that we are on the verge of entering a period in which uncontrollable nuclear proliferation will be the norm rather than the opposite. So much for leaving the world in a safer place for our children.
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